Roasted Sweet Potato Salad With Crispy Chickpeas

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4.9

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    457 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad With Crispy Chickpeas

This Mediterranean sweet potato salad is a hearty salad that's easy to make and perfect for serving on any occasion. With roasted sweet potato and chickpeas, hearty grains, and loads of flavor, it's a crowd favorite!

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Ingredients

Servings

Sweet Potato Salad

  • 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes or 3 cups diced
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas drained and patted dry, 425 g can
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
  • 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt

Fillings

  • 1 cup uncooked grain like quinoa, farro, brown rice, or bulgur
  • 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese cubed or crumbled, can sub goat cheese, 75 g
  • ½ cup cranberries can sub raisins, 75 g
  • ½ cup diced red onion 75 g
  • 2 Tbsp fresh torn mint
  • 4 cups arugula 50 g

Tahini Dressing

  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp cold water
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Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Dice 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes. Add them to a bowl along with 1 15-oz can chickpeas (drained), 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp salt, tossing to evenly coat.
  2. Roast: Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once during cooking, until sweet potato is fork-tender.
  3. Grain: Cook your desired grain according to package instructions until tender.
  4. Dressing: Stir together all dressing ingredients (¼ cup tahini, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ¼ tsp salt, and 2 to 4 Tbsp cold water. Add more water as needed to reach a thick sauce consistency.
  5. Assemble: In a large bowl, toss together roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, cooked grain, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, ½ cup cranberries, ½ cup diced red onion, and 2 Tbsp fresh torn mint. Serve fillings over a bed of 4 cups arugula and drizzled with tahini dressing. Happy eating!

Notes

  • Meal Prep: Store the roasted sweet potato and chickpea mixture, cooked grains, and other fillings together in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing and greens separate, then assemble and drizzle with dressing just before serving.
  • Storage: Doesn't store well once tossed with the greens and dressing. Enjoy within 1 day once mixed.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 457kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 62.6g (21%) Protein 13.7g (27%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5.5g (28%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 684mg (29%) Potassium 971mg (28%) Fiber 9.3g (37%) Sugar 7.2g (14%) Calcium 225mg (23%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 457 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 457kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 62.6g 21%
Protein 13.7g 27%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 684mg 29%
Potassium 971mg 21%
Fiber 9.3g 37%
Sugar 7.2g 14%
Calcium 225mg 23%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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